Paid Summer Internship for High School Students in CA

Qidds; California; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational platform is offering a paid Summer 2026 High School Internship in California for motivated students. Interns can choose from three tracks: Business/Marketing, Tech, or Resource Task. Responsibilities include developing marketing content, supporting tech projects, and enhancing educational resources. Ideal candidates must be at least 16 years old, reside in California, and have strong communication skills. This opportunity provides valuable experience in startup operations and professional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Resident of California.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of pitch decks, investor presentations, and outreach materials.
• Assist in developing marketing content for social media platforms, newsletters, and promotional campaigns.
• Collaborate with the Qidds tech team to support development and improvement of platform features.

Skills

Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Sheets)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Interest in startups, technology, or education-focused platforms

Organizational and analytical skills

Education

Currently enrolled in high school

Job description

Paid internship opportunity for High School students located in California.

Qidds is offering 3 tracks for the 2026 High School Summer Internship. Apply with a resume and cover letter in the same PDF file.

Please Specify the Track you would like to apply for in your cover letter.

Remote/~10 hours a week

Marketing Track

At Qidds, we believe the most effective way to build excitement around our platform is by empowering students to become leaders and advocates within their own schools and communities. Our High School Summer Internship Program provides motivated students with the opportunity to represent Qidds, share our mission, and gain hands-on experience in business development and marketing. Interns will work closely with members of the Qidds business team on real projects that support the growth of the platform. Throughout the program, students will develop practical skills in communication, marketing strategy, and entrepreneurship while contributing to initiatives that expand Qidds’ reach among students and community partners. This internship is paid and designed to give students meaningful exposure to startup operations and professional collaboration.

Required Qualifications

● Must be 16 years of age or older

● Currently enrolled in a high school

● Resident of California

● Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Sheets)

● Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

● Students from Alameda County and Santa Clara County

● Previous engagement with Qidds (for example, participation in the High School Ambassador Program)

● Active presence on social media with an understanding of strategies for growing engagement and building online communities

● Experience with marketing, social media management, or content creation, particularly in video creating

● Proficient in using Canva, CapCut, Photoshop

● Leadership roles in school clubs, organizations, or community initiatives

● Demonstrated involvement in local community activities or service projects

● Interest in startups, technology, or education-focused platforms Responsibilities

● Assist in developing marketing content for social media platforms, newsletters, and promotional campaigns

● Help brainstorm and implement strategies to increase student engagement and aware

At Qidds, we believe the most effective way to build excitement around our platform is by empowering students to become leaders and advocates within their own schools and communities. Our High School Summer Internship Program provides motivated students with the opportunity to work for Qidds project, share our mission, and gain hands-on experience. Interns will work closely with members of the Qidds tech team on real projects that support the growth of the platform. Throughout the program, students will develop practical skills in coding, machine learning, and UI/UX while contributing to initiatives that expand Qidds’ platform among students and educators. This internship is paid and designed to give students meaningful exposure to startup operations and professional collaboration.

Required Qualifications

● Must be 16 years of age or older

● Currently enrolled in a high school

● Resident of California, from Alameda County and Santa Clara County

● Previous engagement with Qidds (for example, participation in the High School Ambassador Program)

● Demonstrated involvement in local community activities or service projects

● Interest in startups, technology, or education-focused platforms

Responsibilities

● Collaborate with the Qidds tech team to support development and improvement of platform features

● Assist with front-end or back-end development tasks, depending on experience and project needs

● Contribute to UI/UX design improvements by helping prototype and test user interface features

● Conduct research on emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks that could enhance the Qidds platform

● Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and code reviews to share ideas and feedback

Resource Task Track

At Qidds, we believe the most effective way to build excitement around our platform is by empowering students to become leaders and advocates within their own schools and communities. Our High School Summer Internship Program provides motivated students with the opportunity to represent Qidds, share our mission, and gain hands-on experience in data curation and technological integration. Interns will work closely with the Qidds product team on real projects that directly expand the depth and breadth of the resources available to our users. Throughout the program, students will develop practical skills in AI-driven research, data management, and UI/UX design while contributing to initiatives that ensure Qidds remains the premier destination for high-quality student resources. This internship is paid and designed to give students meaningful exposure to startup operations and professional collaboration.

Required Qualifications

● Must be 16 years of age or older

● Currently enrolled in a high school

● Resident of California

● Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Sheets)

● Strong organizational and analytical skills

● Interest in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Digital Content Curation

Preferred Qualifications

● Students from Alameda County and Santa Clara County

● Previous engagement with Qidds (for example, participation in the High School Ambassador Program)

● Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Perplexity, or basic web-scraping concepts) to optimize research workflows

● Experience with data entry or managing large sets of information with high attention to detail

● Interest in UI/UX design and how information architecture impacts user experience

● Leadership roles in school clubs, organizations, or community initiatives

● Interest in startups, technology, or education-focused platforms

Responsibilities

● Utilize AI and machine learning tools to scout, identify, and categorize new educational and extracurricular resources for the Qidds platform

● Compile and audit comprehensive resource databases to ensure all website listings are accurate, up-to-date, and high-quality

● Collaborate with the design team to improve the UI/UX of how resources are displayed, ensuring the interface is intuitive for student users

● Conduct research on user behavior to determine which types of resources are most in-demand and suggest platform improvements accordingly